Medvedev: It's not a matter of whether I can beat Sinner and Alcaraz, but rather that I haven't had the chance to face them!

Medvedev lost again. In the second round of Cincinnati, he was defeated by Australian player Walton with a score of 7-6 (0), 4-6, 1-6, marking his exit in the first match. So far this season, his record stands at 26 wins and 17 losses. This indicates that he has participated in 17 tournaments this season and has yet to win a title.

Medvedev's last championship goes back to the 2023 Rome Masters. Will he continue to go title-less in the 2024 season and beyond?

Medvedev's best result this season was reaching the finals at the Halle 500 tournament. He won against Zverev in the semifinals but lost to Bublik in the finals, once again confirming the rule that "if you beat Zverev in the semifinals, you will lose in the finals."

What’s even more disappointing is that he was eliminated in the first round at both the French Open and Wimbledon, and exited in the second round at the Australian Open.

Looking back at the matches Medvedev has lost, they are quite frustrating—

Australian OpenIn the second round, he lost a five-set battle to the rising star ranked 121st, Lehecka, losing the decisive tiebreak 6-7 (7).

Rotterdam 500In the second round, he lost the decisive set to the Italian player ranked 92nd, Brancaccio.

Marseille 250In the semifinals, he lost to the player ranked 96th, Majchrzak.

French OpenHe was eliminated in the first round by Norrie.

WimbledonHe was eliminated in the first round by the player ranked 64th, Bonzi.

Washington 500In the semifinals, he lost to the player ranked 56th, Munar.

Therefore, what Medvedev is currently facing is not whether he can beat Sinner or Alcaraz, but rather that he hasn't had the opportunity to face them!

Once, Medvedev battled fiercely with Sinner and Alcaraz during the North American Sunshine Double. In 2023, he won five tour titles, including two Masters titles in Miami and Rome. That year was also remarkable for Djokovic, who fought hard to win the Australian Open, French Open, US Open, and the year-end finals.

As 2024 begins, is Djokovic's decline in form closely followed by Medvedev?

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